Rockets-Heat Preview

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Monday. Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rockets won their fourth game in five outings with a 100-95 victory over the Magic last time out, as 2-point road underdogs. The 195 points made it OVER that game's posted total of 185. Yao Ming tossed in a game-high 22 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double to lead the way. The Heat dominated the fourth quarter to earn a 109-100 victory over the Pacers on Saturday. The Heat covered the 5.5-point spread, and the 209 points sailed OVER the posted total of 197.5. Dwyane Wade dropped a game-high 38 points with four rebounds and eight assists to lead the Heat, and Shawn Marion had 18 in the win. Current streak: Houston has won 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 9-5 SU, 7-7 ATS Miami: 7-6 SU, 6-6-1 ATS Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 9-1 Before playing Indiana are 6-4 After playing Orlando are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 Miami most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Portland are 5-5 After playing Indiana are 3-7 After a win are 1-9 A few trends to consider: Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Houston Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home Next up: Houston home to Indiana, Wednesday, November 26 Miami at Portland, Wednesday, November 26